Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Begg

Stephen M. Begg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6786282
    Abstract: A downhole system includes a deflector with a reaction surface that is engageable to a mill. The deflector is coupled to a motion mechanism that is activable to move the deflector generally along a longitudinal direction. During operation, the mill is engaged to a surrounding downhole structure, and the mill is rotated. As the mill cuts an opening in the downhole structure, the motion mechanism moves the deflector, which allows the mill to move with the deflector. A smooth motion is provided by the motion mechanism to enable a more accurate cutting of the downhole structure (e.g., casing or liner).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen M. Begg, Herve Ohmer
  • Publication number: 20030010497
    Abstract: A downhole system includes a deflector with a reaction surface that is engageable to a mill. The deflector is coupled to a motion mechanism that is activable to move the deflector generally along a longitudinal direction. During operation, the mill is engaged to a surrounding downhole structure, and the mill is rotated. As the mill cuts an opening in the downhole structure, the motion mechanism moves the deflector, which allows the mill to move with the deflector. A smooth motion is provided by the motion mechanism to enable a more accurate cutting of the downhole structure (e.g., casing or liner).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen M. Begg, Herve Ohmer
  • Patent number: 6497288
    Abstract: A tool for running and retrieving a whipstock in a subterranean wellbore includes a tool body that has one end that is adapted to be connected to a pipe. The tool body includes a rail defined thereon that is adapted to selectively engage a slot defined on the whipstock. The pipe is in fluid communication with a bore defined in the tool body. The tool body includes a latch assembly for releasably connecting to the whipstock. The latch assembly is adapted to be moved when pressure is applied to the tool bore through the pipe thereby enabling the connection and disconnection of the latch assembly from the whipstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6419023
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6419010
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6419024
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6419021
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6419012
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Publication number: 20020029889
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Grant E.E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Publication number: 20020023757
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Grant E.E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Publication number: 20020023756
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Grant E.E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Publication number: 20020023745
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Grant E.E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Publication number: 20020023758
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Publication number: 20020023747
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6283208
    Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and a whipstock having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Grant E. E. George, Stephen M. Begg
  • Patent number: 6079488
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tieback hanger for connecting the liner of a lateral well bore to the parent well bore. The tieback hanger includes a spring which maintains a constant force on the tieback hanger to prevent it from protruding into the parent well bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen M. Begg, Grant E. E. George